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Knowledge Center is FRAMECAD’s self-help information & support portal.

At FRAMECAD we’ve made the business of cold formed steel as simple as possible with the development of our online resource, Knowledge Center - a unique information library available exclusively for FRAMECAD customers.

Within Knowledge Center our customers have access to hundreds of tutorials and videos about cold formed steel design, manufacturing and construction using FRAMECAD software and equipment. All this information and support is available in one easy to access location, and accessible 24/7.

Having access to the tool ensures FRAMECAD customers have quick answers to questions, ensuring they remain as productive and efficient as possible.

Globally, skilled labor shortages are making it difficult to adequately staff projects and deliver quality work. In the same vein, poor productivity is another notable challenge for the construction industry, which is often unfavorably compared to manufacturing where significant efficiency gains have been made (an average of 1% global labor-productivity growth in construction compared to 3.6% for manufacturing, according to McKinsey.)  

Combined with the increasing pressure to adhere to ever more stringent health and safety requirements, and protect workers in increasingly complex environments, it’s easy to see why many companies struggle to stay competitive and profitable. Yet advances in technology are changing the way we work and can help companies overcome these challenges – here’s how.

In construction, greater efficiency and control over outcomes are key. A business that can maximize material yield, assure quality in every project phase, and quickly achieve compliance is poised to create a good end result.

When FrameTech Systems outgrew their existing manufacturing facility, they knew it was time for a bigger, more flexible space. As experts in cold formed steel (CFS) construction, they also knew exactly which method they would use to bring that space to life. So how did their award-winning CFS facility come to fruition?

Pushing the limits of CFS

The use and demands of this kind of facility – a large, flexible workshop with 60-foot clear spans, 25-foot bays, 20-foot height to truss bearing and the option to add future overhead doors and production bays – typically leads to the selection of a pre-engineered building (PEB).